Extro Cosmesi Soap Review Thread

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Razor: Blackbird SB
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge (3)
Brush: Semogue 830
Soap: Extro Positano
Pre: Proraso White
ASL: Williams AV
ASB: RSC

The scent profile of Positano is described as a fragrance packed with memories of the warm Amalfi Coast. Notes of figs, jasmine, cyclamen, pink orchid all combine together with amber, wood and musk.

To my simple nose it's smells fruity and flowery. Really nice from the jar but quite weak once applied. Lather quality was superb though and the Smog worked well with the soap.

The Blackbird continues to impress.
 
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Razor: Bastardised Blackbird SB
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge (4)
Brush: MÜHLE XL STF
Soap: Extro Arzachena
Pre: Proraso Blue
ASL: L'Oréal Skin Purifier
ASB: RSC

Used the Arzachena today which is a soap I've tried previously with success. I'd describe the scent as a nice marine/aquatic one. The notes are stated as:

head: bergamot-lemon-green
heart: lilac-jasmine-earthy-violet-pink
background: amber-woody-cedar-musk-hay wood

The lather was plentiful using my new MÜHLE STF brush. Off topic but these brushes are amazing. I know it's been said before but they really do replicate badger hair - especially when compared to the super soft fibres currently available. Great slickness for my not-so-pleasing-to-the-eye Blackbird modification. I used a titanium handle to test a lower weight but increased handle length. The titanium handle worked well with the Blackbird head. The weight, length and balance came together nicely. I'm going to use this razor set up again for my next shave.
 
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Razor: Blackbird SB
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
Brush: Oumo Chubby
Soap: Extro Del Don
Pre: Proraso White
ASL: L'Oréal Ice Impact
ASB: RSC

The Del Don reminds me a bit of the Pirata. I wouldn't say one is better than the other but there's no point in buying both. This is coming from the guy that puts scents in to three groups so take my comments with a pinch of salt. The notes are:

head: mandarin -petit grain -basil -lily-of-the-valley
heart: lavender-sage-thyme-cassis
background: amber-patchouly-guaiac wood

For the avoidance of doubt, I really like the Pirata and I really like the Del Don. The lather was excellent despite the efforts of the Oumo brush to ruin it. I'm not convinced I like dense stiff brushes.

Because of some new inclusions in the shave, I moved back to the standard handle. I used a BIC Chrome Platinum for the first time thanks to the generosity of B. @Palmolive fox and I'm really impressed with it based on the first shave. If it continues to perform like this, I could have a new entrant to my top 3 blades. 2 passes for an exceptional finish.
 
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Razor: Blackbird SB
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
Brush: Oumo Chubby
Soap: Extro Del Don
Pre: Proraso White
ASL: L'Oréal Ice Impact
ASB: RSC

The Del Don reminds me a bit of the Pirata. I wouldn't say one is better than the other but there's no point in buying both. This is coming from the guy that puts scents in to three groups so take my comments with a pinch of salt. The notes are:

head: mandarin -petit grain -basil -lily-of-the-valley
heart: lavender-sage-thyme-cassis
background: amber-patchouly-guaiac wood

For the avoidance of doubt, I really like the Pirata and I really like the Del Don. The lather was excellent despite the efforts of the Oumo brush to ruin it. I'm not convinced I like dense stiff brushes.

Because of some new inclusions in the shave, I moved back to the standard handle. I used a BIC Chrome Platinum for the first time thanks to the generosity of B. @Palmolive fox and I'm really impressed with it based on the first shave. If it continues to perform like this, I could have a new entrant to my top 3 blades. 2 passes for an exceptional finish.
Thanks for the mention... The BIC C.P. Are really smooth and sharp, near 'Feather' sharp but with extra smoothness, which gets better on the second shave. Glad you like them
Regards. B
 
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Razor: Blackbird SB
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
Brush: Oumo Chubby
Soap: Extro Del Don
Pre: Proraso White
ASL: L'Oréal Ice Impact
ASB: RSC

The Del Don reminds me a bit of the Pirata. I wouldn't say one is better than the other but there's no point in buying both. This is coming from the guy that puts scents in to three groups so take my comments with a pinch of salt. The notes are:

head: mandarin -petit grain -basil -lily-of-the-valley
heart: lavender-sage-thyme-cassis
background: amber-patchouly-guaiac wood

For the avoidance of doubt, I really like the Pirata and I really like the Del Don. The lather was excellent despite the efforts of the Oumo brush to ruin it. I'm not convinced I like dense stiff brushes.

Because of some new inclusions in the shave, I moved back to the standard handle. I used a BIC Chrome Platinum for the first time thanks to the generosity of B. @Palmolive fox and I'm really impressed with it based on the first shave. If it continues to perform like this, I could have a new entrant to my top 3 blades. 2 passes for an exceptional finish.
Mate - on the soap label - what the hell is 'Q10 Elastina?' Which is apparently new in the formula - I.
 
Thank you - never heard of it before - I'm obviously using the wrong sort of face cream - hence why I look every day of my 50 odd years - ha ha - cheers - I.

I emerged from the bathroom looking like a 12 year old.

I think it's more related to the two new chins I've grown and my homemade haircut rather than the Q10 though.
 

I emerged from the bathroom looking like a 12 year old.

I think it's more related to the two new chins I've grown and my homemade haircut rather than the Q10 though.
Cheers - everyday is - indeed - a school day - okay your soap has Q10 in it - but does it have snail secretion as an ingredient? I'm not joking - see here -


I didn't know whether this deserved to be taken seriously - apart from anything else - how do you 'milk' a snail - or do you just scrape it up? The mind boggles - evil laugh - you are going to want to try this aren't you? - evil laugh - I.
 
Mate - on the soap label - what the hell is 'Q10 Elastina?' Which is apparently new in the formula - I.

"CoQ(10) treatment promoted proliferation of fibroblasts, increased type IV collagen expression and reduced UVR-induced matrix metalloproteinases-1 (MMP-1) level in embryonic and adult cells. In addition, CoQ(10) treatment increased elastin gene expression in cultured fibroblasts and significantly decreased UVR-induced IL-1α production in HaCat cells. Taken together, CoQ(10) presented anti-ageing benefits against intrinsic ageing as well as photo damage. Interestingly, CoQ(10) was able to inhibit tyrosinase activity, resulting in reduced melanin content in B16 cells. Thus, CoQ(10) may have potential depigmentation effects for skincare. "

Well - now we know!


:ROFLMAO:
 
Cheers - everyday is - indeed - a school day - okay your soap has Q10 in it - but does it have snail secretion as an ingredient? I'm not joking - see here -


I didn't know whether this deserved to be taken seriously - apart from anything else - how do you 'milk' a snail - or do you just scrape it up? The mind boggles - evil laugh - you are going to want to try this aren't you? - evil laugh - I.
:oops: the lengths some go to with their artisanal products. I have images of this chap tickling snails in his quest for post shave feel!
 
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